[Map] Ursa Initiative (2km) [WIP]

Khidr · 05-05-2009, 07:47 PM

This is my first successful mapping efforts. This started off as a learning/test map to soon becoming the GCA's training map to now going all out and finishing it off as a full on PR map.

Also, I could not have overcome all the BS obstacles the bf2editor throws at you without the help of [R-COM]Richy. Many times this project would have been scraped if his advice was not available. Thank you.

Also a big up to all the guys who posted the various tutorials, this map is a result of everything I have learned from these tuts. Thank you.

Map Name: Ursa Initiative

Map Size: 2km

Map Region: The North-West of America (Canada)

Map Factions:Canada vs Militia

Map Focus: Forest Combat in rural Canada. Small settlements surrounded by very heavy vegetation. Canadian set out to destroy/disrupt the militia's development in the area.

Laying the statics of the developed areas I am finding much more time consuming than other aspects of mapping and I see my motivation waning. I am hoping I may find some inspiration from the rest of you guys.

Minimaps
This is most recent render attempt.
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x...rsaminimap.jpg

This may give better picture of overall map. Red is high ground, Yellow is low ground. This is old pic though, many changes since I was using this.

Various Forest Shots

Quote:

use the vbf2 ones , not the PR ones.

Davyd · 05-05-2009, 07:57 PM

looks like home...

~~Skovy~~ · 05-05-2009, 08:03 PM

Looks really good, haven't never seen that much environment in a 1 map :P doesn't look like bf2 at all.

Wilkinson · 05-05-2009, 08:06 PM

I'm not going to lie to you my friend....Bravo!

azn_chopsticks_boi · 05-05-2009, 08:11 PM

Looks good, but how are Chechen Militia in Canada? 0_o

Snazz · 05-05-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by [R-CON]azn_chopsticks_boi

Looks good, but how are Chechen Militia in Canada? 0_o

They should be converted back to a generic militia faction so mappers wouldn't have to worry about the location so much.

Khidr · 05-05-2009, 08:51 PM

I did not mention Chechnya anywhere in my post so I do not understand your question.

This Canadian militia will be loosely based on either the First Nations bands or Western/Quebec Separatists. These groups will provide the manpower whilst Russia secretly arms them...

They already speak English so it's not really a big deal. They're also wearing toques

I plan to swap out the AKs with FN-FALs if possible.

Anyways who cares, these details come absolutely last. Lets get the terrain itself completed before we go there.

Zeppelin35 · 05-05-2009, 08:55 PM

You could also swap out some of the AKs with semi automatic AR-15s since they could be smuggled across the US border.

Anyways I realy like the map idea. I'm glad someone is making one that takes place on North AMerican soil.

[R-DEV]Chuc · 05-05-2009, 09:02 PM

Bravo buddy, great inspiration.

HughJass · 05-05-2009, 09:11 PM

Jesus man, you really have to read those image posting rules.... convert the pngs, or link em, before you get a warning or something from the mods.

Anyway, It looks like an interesting map.

Very undergrowth heavy, I wouldn't make the undergrowth that crazy (crazy bf2 engine wise) like you did in most spots. I would lower most the undergrowth as it looks like it is a little too high and could get annoying.

post some closer shots of the village

post a minimap, no matter how bad it looks, it helps people understand the map.

I gotta tell you that storyline is pretty lolsome. violent separatists in canada? I really don't think separatists of such an advanced country would take violent action on small rural areas?

I don't know man, it too sounds weak for such an interesting map setting.

05-05-2009, 07:57 PM	#2
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05-05-2009, 08:03 PM	#3
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05-05-2009, 08:06 PM	#4
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05-05-2009, 08:11 PM	#5
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05-05-2009, 08:51 PM	#7
Khidr Join Date: Feb 2007 Canada Location: Djinn Headquarters Posts: 81	Re: [Map]Ursa Initiative[Map] I did not mention Chechnya anywhere in my post so I do not understand your question. This Canadian militia will be loosely based on either the First Nations bands or Western/Quebec Separatists. These groups will provide the manpower whilst Russia secretly arms them... They already speak English so it's not really a big deal. They're also wearing toques I plan to swap out the AKs with FN-FALs if possible. Anyways who cares, these details come absolutely last. Lets get the terrain itself completed before we go there.

05-05-2009, 08:55 PM	#8
Zeppelin35 Join Date: Jan 2008 Canada Posts: 191	Re: [Map]Ursa Initiative[Map] You could also swap out some of the AKs with semi automatic AR-15s since they could be smuggled across the US border. Anyways I realy like the map idea. I'm glad someone is making one that takes place on North AMerican soil.
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05-05-2009, 09:02 PM	#9
[R-DEV]Chuc PR Developer Join Date: Feb 2007 Japan Location: Hirakata City Posts: 5,792 Blog Entries: 33	Re: [Map]Ursa Initiative[Map] Bravo buddy, great inspiration.
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HughJass Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Under my desk Posts: 2,595	Re: [Map]Ursa Initiative[Map] Jesus man, you really have to read those image posting rules.... convert the pngs, or link em, before you get a warning or something from the mods. Anyway, It looks like an interesting map. Very undergrowth heavy, I wouldn't make the undergrowth that crazy (crazy bf2 engine wise) like you did in most spots. I would lower most the undergrowth as it looks like it is a little too high and could get annoying. post some closer shots of the village post a minimap, no matter how bad it looks, it helps people understand the map. I gotta tell you that storyline is pretty lolsome. violent separatists in canada? I really don't think separatists of such an advanced country would take violent action on small rural areas? I don't know man, it too sounds weak for such an interesting map setting.
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